Winter aconites are one of the first plants to flower in January 2025. And they are delightfully cheerful with their bright ...

I write regular guest blogs for Pavestone, one the UK’s producers of high-quality patio and garden finishing’s. In these blogs I use my knowledge of horticulture, landscaping, and design to illustrate ...

We all find it hard to find the time to get to the gym and fit regular exercise into our busy lives. But whether you are looking to burn some calories or stay strong and healthy, exercise is key. So, ...

The berry-reds and tree-greens of Christmas have begun to emerge and with the magical day just around the corner. We’ve started to see our households wonderfully transformed with glistening lights and ...

When it comes to decorating outdoors for Christmas, lights are a must-have. With less daylight, lights are a great way to draw attention and add cheer and warmth to the contrasting weather. First, add ...

Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera) is technically a succulent, rather than a cactus. The classification differs as the plant is less drought-tolerant than the species ‘cactus’ infers. However, they are ...

The year is drawing to a close this month, with plenty of festivities to look forward to at the end of December and the start of 2025. I’m really excited to tell you that my new book, ‘Plants with ...

At this time of year, a lot of our thoughts centre around the forthcoming festivities; presents, food and decorating. Although the main event revolves around the Christmas tree, it’s also wonderful to ...

This week, I went to a local Poinsettia glasshouse with This Morning talking all things regarding these lovely Christmas houseplants. To watch the segment, follow this link and watch now. Poinsettia ...

Often referred to as ‘carrot root fly’, this is a major pest of carrots in the UK. Most damage to the crop is caused by fly larvae tunnelling into the main root of the carrot which, in severe cases, ...

As their name suggests, glasshouse or greenhouse thrips thrive in greenhouses. They feed on leaves and flower buds causing the upper leaf surface to develop silvery brown mottling and their feeding ...

There are over 500 different species of aphids in Britain, ranging in size from one to seven millimetres. There are several different colours, green, black, pink, white, yellow, or mottled. Find out ...